AG Hot Topics: Texas Raids on YFZ Ranch
A legal drama is playing out in Texas after authorities removed 416 children from a FLDS Church ranch. State officials say the children had been subject to physical and sexual abuse or were in imminent danger of such abuse. Learn more about Utah’s efforts to prosecute and prevent child abuse and domestic violence in polygamous communities.
Recent News Articles:
Attorneys, media, others descend on San Angelo for FLDS custody hearing
By Amy Joi O'Donoghue and Nancy Perkins, Deseret News
FLDS members anxious on eve of Texas court hearing
By Brent Hunsaker, ABC4
Texas defends separation of polygamist sect kids from moms
By Jennifer Dobner and Michael Graczyk, Associated Press
Images show police well armed for raid on polygamist retreat
By Associated Press
Attorneys make objections as FLDS custody hearing begins
By Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News
Hearing for children at polygamist retreat grinds to a halt
By Michelle Roberts, Associated Press